This paper analyses the implications of European security practices vis-à-vis the Mediterranean in value terms as deduced from an analysis of 'facts on the ground' and local actors' perspectives (based on interviews conducted in Algeria, Egypt and Morocco). It is argued that European security...

Contributed papers presented at two international conferences on Dynamics & Revival of the Silkroute: Perspective, Challanges, and Oppertunities from Oct. 15-18, 2008, and Eurasian Peace and Cooperation: Challenges and Oppertunities from Aug. 17-19, 2009